Russia Faces Higher Barbecue Costs as Prices Rise Across the Board
Cooking shish kebab in Russia has become 16% more expensive than last year. The total outlay for acquiring all the necessary equipment and ingredients for a barbecue now averages 3,381 rubles. This rise is reported by the newspaper Vedomosti, citing data from the Control Index analytical source. The year over year movement reflects broader pressures on food and leisure costs that families are feeling across the country.
Among the components of a barbecue basket, meat prices climbed the most. They rose by roughly 20% compared with last summer, reaching 855 rubles. Ignition products also saw a notable uptick, increasing about 23% to 347 rubles. Consumers are noticing the impact in everyday grilling sessions as they balance flavor, convenience, and value when planning outdoor meals.
Other items contributing to the higher barbecue bill include coal, which now costs 302 rubles, up 12%. Barbecues itself rose to 1,407 rubles, an increase of 10%. Skewers followed with prices up 8% to 470 rubles. Together, these shifts illustrate how multiple inputs combine to push up the overall cost of hosting a barbecue party at home.
Earlier, ATOL examined how the cost of a basket of essentials for preparing borscht evolved over the year. The analysis showed an 11% rise in the average expense for ingredients needed to prepare this traditional cold summer soup, a favorite among many Russians. The data imply that household dining costs, whether for hot soups or outdoor grilling, are trending higher as the year progresses.
In the broader context, Russians have also named favorites in other culinary categories, with consumer sentiment reflecting a mix of nostalgia and practical budgeting as households adapt to price changes across groceries and dining options.